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18 N.J. school districts will get more pre-K seats. Here’s the list.
Eighteen New Jersey school districts are getting nearly $20 million to set up or expand preschool programs, state officials announced this week. The money will provide about 1,200 additional pre-K seats, Gov. Phil Murphy and acting state Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer announced Wednesday. With the additional funding, there will be nearly 77,000 students attending free pre-K in 293 districts statewide. (See the list of the 18 districts getting funding below.)
N.J. mayor suspended from officiating high school sports after parking lot gun confrontation
A mayor accused earlier this month of brandishing a starter pistol during a parking lot confrontation has been barred from officiating youth sports through the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, officials said Wednesday. Northfield Republican Mayor Erland Chau is also facing calls from his party to resign. This is...
Nearly 300 lucky NJ school districts will now offer full-day, free preschool
TRENTON — Almost $20 million has been awarded to school districts in the state’s continued efforts to expand and create free, full-day preschool programs. Districts that received money would open programs by this winter, according to Gov. Phil Murphy and state Department of Education Acting Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.
NJ party boss, still in prison, gets $80K no-show school job
HILLSIDE — Anthony Salters, this township's Democratic Party boss, just started serving time in federal prison. So how is the powerbroker also teaching homebound students for Hillside Public Schools?. The district hired Salters for the newly created $80,000 position in April — just three months after he pleaded guilty...
New list for 2025: Best colleges and universities in New Jersey
⚫ Schools were graded on career outcomes, graduation rates, and more. ⚫ Universities tend to rank higher than colleges. ⚫ The No. 1 school in NJ is also the top school in the nation. Can't agree on which school may be best for your kid?. With the "early decision" deadline...
USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said over 150 schools received BrucePac products likely contaminated by listeria, as per a Thursday release. All ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced by BrucePac in Durant, Okla. from May 31 through Oct. 8 is no longer considered safe according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection. The company expanded…
‘Lessons are going to last a lifetime’: 500+ NJ school districts offering nutrition education
🍎“Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award” recipient. Exposing children to fresh vegetables and fruits in an effort to provide better nutrition and nutrition education is the goal of the state's Farm to School initiative. Involved schools collaborate with in-state farmers to have access to over...
Rancocas Valley preps for playoffs with solid all-round performance in upset win
MOUNT HOLLY – There’s been plenty of buzz surrounding the offensive juggernaut that is the Rancocas Valley High School football team. However, on Saturday afternoon in front of a packed Homecoming crowd, the Red Devils offered another reason they will be a dangerous squad come playoff time. ...
Bristol High School terrorizes Jenkintown in 42-6 victory
Our crews have covered 131 teams across the Delaware Valley; we've seen everything from long touchdowns to pick-sixes and special teams blunders. Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup between the Bristol High School Warriors and the Jenkintown Drakes.The Bristol Warriors delivered a commanding performance against the Jenkintown Drakes, controlling the game on both sides of the ball. By halftime, Jenkintown found themselves trailing 35-6, unable to keep pace with Bristol.Starting the third quarter, the Drakes leaned heavily on their running game after finding little success through the air. Jenkintown quarterback Jon...
2024-25 Rankings of New Jersey’s Best Private Schools Features These South Jersey Schools
The first Private Schools in New Jersey date back to the Colonial and Post-Revolutionary War era. Most of these educational institutions were established to prepare young people whose families wanted them to attend Colleges and Universities. From Rutgers Preparatory School founded in 1766 to Newark Academy opened in 1774, New...
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